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If pulmonary function test shows a mild obstructive ventilatory defect with normal volumes and high dlco but not a smoker and don't have asthma, is this finding significant?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Low pulm func: It may be significant , and you should see your doctor about follow up testing. Be sure you are inhaling clean and pure air.

Answered 12/30/2013

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Need more info: You don't mention why you had pfts in the first place. The combination of a mild obstructive defect with normal volumes and high diffusion is typical of asthma. Without clinical data i can't be more specific. People with allergic rhinitis may have sub-clinical asthma. Which form of Hydrocortisone are you taking? Tablets? Topical?

Answered 6/29/2020

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

DLCO repeat: The increase in the DLCO with a mild obstructive defect may still be related to asthma. Other causes of increased DLCO include obesity, exercise, bleeding or high hematocrit.

Answered 9/7/2014

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